Bittersweet Beach
Written in one of my classes for creative writing in 2013. It was something I avoided for months. The pain in my chest grew and devoured,...
Book Review: The Red Sea by Edward W. Robertson
Dante and Blays are once again off on adventures in Edward W. Robertson's new trilogy, The Cycle of Galand. I'll be honest: I am a huge...
Word Prompt: Summer Sails
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Literary Devices: Anagram
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The Sobering Creative Decline in American Children
Spend a few hours around a child and it quickly takes you back to the carefree days of innocence. Oh, to be young again! No bills to pay,...
Writing Prompt: Colors of the Wind
Think about the different ways you describe wind. The sound may howl. It may be personalized wen dancing with a leaf. You may feel it...
Writing Prompt: Second Person
It's rare to see an author tackle a story in second person point of view. In other words, to write a story where "you" are in it. Take,...
Lesser Known Literary Terms: Circumlocution
Sometimes you just wish someone would say what they mean. No frill, no dancing around the topic, no circumlocution. While this device can...
Writing Prompt: Personification of Kitchen Appliances
Next time you need some practice, try this exercise on for size! Look around your home and choose four appliances. Let your mind be your...
Lesser Known Literary Terms: Caesura
Yes, there is a term for that! You use caesura in your writing without even knowing it every time you place a colon, semicolon, dash, or...
